Hope College to host research, creative project performances

Tuesday

Apr 1, 2014 at 2:23 PMApr 1, 2014 at 2:23 PM

Hope College will host its annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 11 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave.Original research by students on topics ranging from designing a tetrahedral robot, how Facebook can enhance or be a detriment to happiness and self-esteem, the effect of music tempo on cycling performance and a study of Louis XIV will be highlighted.The event will feature more than 230 projects conducted by 350 Hope students, both independently and in collaboration with peers and faculty mentors.For the past 12 years, the America’s Best Colleges guide published by U.S. News and World Report has included Hope on its listing of institutions that are exceptional for their emphasis on undergraduate research and creative projects.This event is free and open to the public.For more information: hope.edu.